Irritant contact dermatitis

Common symptoms of irritant contact dermatitis are:

• Itchiness.
• Bumps and blisters, sometimes with oozing and crusting.
• Swollen rash.

Irritant contact dermatitis develops when the skin comes into contact with certain things that cause a rash. Irritant contact dermatitis is different from allergic contact dermatitis but shares some features. Some people react to strong irritants after just one exposure. Others may develop a rash after repeated contact with even mild irritants. Common irritants are solvents, bleach, soap and hair products.